Amazon tells EU court French book delivery fee is protectionist


FILE PHOTO: Amazon logo is seen in this illustration taken February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Amazon criticised a book delivery fee imposed by France two years ago, telling Europe's top court on Thursday the measure was discriminatory, protectionist and a breach of European Union law.

France's efforts to protect its cultural heritage and traditions have frequently put it at odds with tech and online companies, notably one of the biggest Amazon.

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